What Is the Most Common Congenital Disorder of Excess Thrombosis

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the most common congenital disorder of excess thrombosis in whites?

• A) Protein S deficiency
• B) Antithrombin deficiency
• C) Activated protein C resistance
• D) DIC

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Definitions:

Endotracheal Tube Cuff

A balloon at the end of an endotracheal tube that, when inflated, seals the airway, allowing for mechanical ventilation and protection against aspiration.

Ventilator

A mechanical device used to support or mimic the process of breathing by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs.

Tidal Volume

The volume of air inhaled or exhaled during a normal respiratory cycle.

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

A lung infection that develops in patients who are on mechanical ventilation.